Nocturnist Thoracic Medicine and Surgery

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine is seeking a BC/BE internist to join the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery in the role of nighttime hospitalist. Although an ideal opportunity for Internists looking to pursue thoracic medicine specialization in the near future this interest and/or additional training is neither required nor expected. The position will be fully supported by an in-house critical care attending and fellow who will be readily available for consultation as needed.

The successful candidate will provide inpatient service including weekend coverage from 7 pm to 7 am for a minimum of 23 weeks per year. They will serve as the attending physician managing admissions and supervising our phenomenal team of advance providers on the uncovered unit and floor service for the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery.

Why Temple

• Unlike any other academic department in the country the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery is comprised of physicians and scientists from a wide variety of disciplines focused on the treatment of lung disease including:
  • Pulmonary and critical care medicine
  • Allergy
  • Thoracic surgery
  • Lung transplant surgery
  • Sleep medicine
  • Diagnostic imaging and interventional thoracic radiology
  • Pulmonary pathology
  • Clinical/scientific research
  • Medical education.
• Unique multi-disciplinary center provides synergy for cutting edge therapies and novel basic and clinical research.
• Educational activities that span the continuum of medical and surgical care of patients with common to rare lung disorders.

Candidate Qualifications

• M.D. D.O. or foreign equivalent
• Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Unrestricted medical license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain one prior to their start date
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the culture needs and aspirations of the diverse community we serve
• Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Features and Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with leading academic medical centers
• Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and CME time/funding
• Medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Tuition remission benefits
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
• Opportunities for continued professional growth teaching and scholarly advancement

AboutTemple Health:Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation pioneering research and world-class education. The health systems 1550 physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrows treatments to the bedside today helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

Temple Health is an educational partner with theLewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple Universityproviding medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

AboutPhiladelphia:Located in the heart of Philadelphia TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods arts and cuisine.

Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital first library first medical school. Its a place where big ideas come to life. Alexander Hamilton

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered for this position you must complete an online application.

Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications professional goals three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.

Please address your application to: Nathaniel Marchetti DO Medical Director Respiratory Intensive Care Unit C/O William Mawhinney Senior Recruiter Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Email:

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